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NEW AERO styling and a comfortable car-like interior are the
major changes for 1992 Ford Econoline cargo van and Ciub
Wagon passenger vans. Available with various lengths, seating
capacities, and engines, the Econoline retains its traditional
versatility and commercia! appeal while !ooking more contem-
porary. Available at Dave Buck Ford on Marine Drive in North

Vancouver.

Friday, July 26, 1991 - North Shore News - 27

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FORD'S FULL-SIZE Econoline
cargo van and Club Wagon pas-
senger van have been restyled for
the first time since 1975. Phe ex-
terior styling of the (992
Econoline /Club Wagon now has a
contemporary Caero" look that
parallels the styling theme of
many Ford automobiles.

fights, and front buniper wrap
neatly around the front. In addi-
tion, the side windows are flush
with the body and darge rear tail-
fight. weap smoothly around the
rear corners.

Fender bulges above each wheel
add a muscular look to the van.
but U think these are more of a

4é Though the styling has changed, the Club Wagons front
engine/rear wheel drive. body-on-frame design is much the same

as before. This traditional layout is beter suited to heavy-duty
hauling and towing, tesks for which these vans are often used. ¥

While it is difficult to make a
tal, boxy vehicle look streamlin-
ed, the new styling is effectively
executed and quite attractive, in
my opinion. fts practical value. is
in) overall aerodynamics. Note
how the Jarge, curved windshield,
halogen) headlamps, parking

Price as tested n/a

Pype vight passenger full-size san
Layout fongtitudinal pont
engine/rear- Wwheel-drive

Engine 4.9 live intine sis evtinder
welectronig fuel injection
Horsepower 145 @ 3400 rpm
Forque 268 Ibs-ft @ 2000 rin

styling exeregise than a practical
Necessity.

the interior has been redesigned
as well and is now more ‘ear-like.’
Interior switches and controls are
more conveniently focated, and
there is a handy flip-down central
consele sturige compartinent with

Peansmission four speed
automatic overdrivey. clee-
tronicalls controlled

‘Pires PIAS TSRIS NI tllseason
radials (5)

Curb weight 2023 hye 4459 Tbs.
Wheeibase 3505 mins 138.0 in,
Length S380 min 201.8 in.

Width 2019 mm: 79.5 ia.

TEST DRIVE

two cupholders, cassette storage
and lots of storage space. Al

Sve Fourth pave 28

Height 20558 min /80.9 in,

Carco capacity 72S be 254.9 eu.
the

Pastoad b-150) up to 975° ke
ISO Ths

Piel coonomy u/s

Warranty Powertrain dvix 7s80,000
kins